Line

LINE

• The path of a moving point made by a tool, instrument, or medium as it moves across an area.2

• A visual element of length. It can be created by setting a point in motion.3

• Conceptually, a point in motion, having only one dimension, length. Line has both a position and a direction in space.1

1. Basic Visual Concepts and Principles, Allschlaeger and Busic-Snyder, 1st ed.
2. Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, Ocvirk, et al. 11th ed.
3. Design Basics, Lauer and Pentak, 7th ed.

Place an example of the element of design below.

chow line